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Infusion: Dried leaves or flowers steeped in very hot or boiling water for up to 20 min. Longer steeping time results in stronger tea. 1 teaspoon to 1 cup.

Decoction: Bark and roots. Add to simmering water and continue to simmer for 10-20 min. ½ oz of herb to 1 cup of water.

Tincture: Combine the powdered Herb 1-4oz. to 8-12 oz of alcohol (drinkable). Add water to make a 50% solution. Let stand 2-4 weeks. Strain and put in bottles suitable for storage.

Cold Extract: Preparation with cold water will effectively preserve the most volatile ingredients and extracts only minor amounts of mineral salts and bitter principals.

Powder: Grind dried plant parts with a mortar and pestle till you have a powder.

Syrup: A basic syrup you can use with medicinal ingredients. Boil 3lb. Raw Brown Sugar on a pint of water until it is nice and thick.

Extract: A concentrate made by steeping Raw Plant Material in solvent alcohol and/or water after which the solvent is allowed to evaporate.

Fluid extract: a liquid extract of raw plant concentration material usually a concentration of one part raw herb to one part solvent (1:1).

Result of herbal remedies may not necessarily occur in all individuals. Consult your physician or health care provider before using supplements or a herbal remedy and before making any changes in prescribed medicine.